Waracle are looking for a QA Engineer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.
We champion modern, balanced working and offer a hybrid setup, asking you to collaborate in person 2 days a week from either our Glasgow or Dundee offices.
The Opportunity
Are you a detail-oriented problem solver who loves collaborating to build high-quality digital experiences? As a QA Engineer at Waracle, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our products are seamless and user-friendly. You’ll be a key collaborator who connects technical defects to real-world business value, tailoring your communication to ensure everyone—from developers to stakeholders—is on the same page. We value growth and support, and in this role, you’ll have the opportunity to not only manage your own workflows but also help welcome and onboard new team members into our QA community.
Key aspects of the role include:
Collaborative Test Design: Designing and running tests independently while using product personas to advocate for the end-user journey.
Automation Engineering: Building and maintaining regression automation packs and integrating them into CI pipelines for rapid feedback.
System Health & Observability: Using logs and dashboards to investigate issues and validate system health throughout the testing lifecycle.
Inclusive Testing (NFR): Executing tests across non-functional areas such as Accessibility, Security, and Performance to ensure our products work for everyone.
Clear Communication: Providing concise updates in stand-ups and translating complex technical issues into accessible language for non-technical audiences.
What you'll bring
We are looking for a curious and technically-minded individual who enjoys working in a supportive, fast-paced environment. You’ll bring:
Mobile Testing Experience: Solid experience testing mobile applications on iOS and Android.
Automation Toolkit: Hands-on experience working with mobile automation frameworks. Appium, Detox or Maestro experience would be a bonus!
CI/CD Integration: Experience using GitHub Actions or similar tools to support automated test execution within the delivery pipeline.
Agile & SDLC Methodologies: A solid understanding of Agile and SDLC methodologies, functional and non-functional testing, and white-box and security testing fundamentals.
Non-Functional Testing: Familiarity with non-functional testing tools and checklists for performance, security, and accessibility.
The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits (the important stuff!).
After that, you'll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us.
Our BenefitsWe believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:
Rest & Recharge: You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions.
Financial Future & Security: Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones.
Health & Wellness: Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind.
Flexible Working: We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are.
Learning & Development: Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth.
Lifestyle Perks: Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts.
Family First: Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs.
Community & Connection: We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet-ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
